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Kverkfjallaleið

HighlandshardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

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Sandy road to ice caves and hot springs ON a glacier. Shouldn't exist.

Hot springs inside glaciers. Nature being extra.

Geothermal heat creates caves in the ice. Fire and ice together.

Sandy and challenging. Guided hiking recommended at the caves.

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Map of Kverkfjallaleið

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64.8500°N, 16.0500°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Nearest town
Nesjahverfi — 71.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
293 km in a straight line
What else is close
29 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Kverkfjallaleið

Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 hHalf-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 hBuggy tours - beach and secret glacier lagoon - 4-5 hoursfrom 54.500 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile tour on Vatnajökull Glacierfrom 31.500 ISK · 3 hSuper Jeep Glacier Tourfrom 31.000 ISK · 3 hSuper Jeep Frozen Glacier Lagoon Tourfrom 23.500 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hGlaciers of Höfn - Where ice shapes lifefrom 2.990 ISK · 1 hGlacier Kayak Adventure at Heinabergslónfrom 20.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Is F902 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F902 KverkfjallaleiðNot reportedÓþekkt

F902 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Kverkfjallaleið weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Cclear · feels -7°C5 m/sgusts 99 h 47 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Kverkfjallaleið — photo by Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
F-roads of Iceland: F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) (09.08 &10.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around
Islande 2.11 F902 et KverkfjollTB Marto
Island F-Roads Hochland F905, F910, F894, F88, F902. Von Möðrudalur, Dreki, Askja bis Sigurðarskáli.Lappland-Tour

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Arnardalsleið6 km
  2. 2Hvannalindavegur10 km
  3. 3Austurleið connector16 km
  4. 4Viðfjarðarvegur18 km
  5. 5Flateyjardalsvegur23 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Töfrafoss7 km
  2. 2Sauðárfoss12 km
  3. 3Hverfandi17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarvallalaug22 km
  2. 2Hveragil28 km
  3. 3Laugarfell Hot Pots33 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur66 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Hallormsstaður67 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Skjöldólfsstaðir68 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó78 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin86 km
  3. 3Krónan89 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F902?
The minimum vehicle for F902 is "large 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.
Can I drive F902 in a 2WD car?
No. F902 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.
When does F902 open?
Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.
How do I get to F902?
F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) is located in Highlands. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.
Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F902?
No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams